Thursday January 12, 2006
US date format: 1/12/2006, UK date format: 12/1/2006
It was Thursday, under the sign of Capricorn (see zodiac on January 12, 2006). The US president was George W. Bush (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.
In that special week of January people in US were listening to Laffy Taffy by D4L.
In UK That's My Goal by Shayne Ward was in the top 5 hits.
Little Miss Sunshine, directed by Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2006
while Forever Odd by Dean Koontz was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Alborada.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Chameleon: To Dye For! Chamelon Kameleon or Barrow Hill.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the year 2006, at January 12 across the years or at January 2006 calendar.
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of January 12, 2006?
Holidays
- In USA's Monk, the 4th season episode of MR. MONK AND MRS. MONK (#T-2351) indicates that Monk spilt something on January 12, 1999 during an earthquake. He stated "Earthquakes count, I don't make the rules."
- In the television series The X-Files, the third season episode Syzygy, has two girls, Terri & Magi, both born on January 12, 1979. Strange astrological properties with 3+ celestial bodies in alignment gives them great power which they use to kill off several of their high school classmates on their birthday in 1996.
- In 2001: A Space Odyssey, the fictional computer HAL becomes operational on January 12. In the movie by Stanley Kubrick, HAL was "born" in 1992, while in the book by Arthur C. Clarke the same event occurs in 1997.
- Tanzania - Zanzibar Revolution Day
Events
- The foreign ministers of Britain, France, and Germany declare that negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program have reached a "dead end." They recommend that Iran be referred to the United Nations Security Council, where the nation may face sanctions. (ABC)
- A stampede during the Stoning the Devil ritual on the last day at the Hajj in Mina, Saudi Arabia, kills at least 362 Muslim pilgrims. A similar crush claimed 244 pilgrims' lives at the same spot in 2004. (BBC)
- Mehmet Ali Ağca, who tried to assassinate Pope John Paul II in 1981, is released from jail. (BBC)
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Little Miss Sunshine
Directed by: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris
Starring: Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Greg Kinnear, Abigail Breslin
Country: United States of America
The Gymnast
Directed by: Ned Farr
Starring: Dreya Weber, Addie Yungmee, David De Simone, Allison Mackie
Open Window
Directed by: Mia Goldman
Starring: Robin Tunney, Joel Edgerton, Cybill Shepherd, Matt Keeslar
The Night Listener
Directed by: Patrick Stettner
Starring: Robin Williams, Toni Collette, Rory Culkin, Joe Morton
Sleeping Dogs Lie
Directed by: Bobcat Goldthwait
Starring: Melinda Page Hamilton, Bryce Johnson, Brian Posehn, Geoff Pierson
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of January 12, 2006?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Shayne Ward - That's My Goal
- Nizlopi - JCB Song
- Madonna - Hung Up
- Brian Kennedy & Peter Corry - George Best - A Tribute
- The Notorious BIG featuring Diddy, Nelly, Jagged Edge & Avery Storm - Nasty Girl
Top #5 R&B songs
- Mary J. Blige - Be Without You
- Mariah Carey - Don't Forget About Us
- Nelly Featuring Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp - Grillz
- Dem Franchize Boyz Featuring Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat & Bow Wow - I Think They Like Me
- Jamie Foxx Featuring Ludacris - Unpredictable
Top #5 Latin songs
- Daddy Yankee - Rompe
- Wisin & Yandel - Rakata
- Baby Ranks, Daddy Yankee, Tonny Tun Tun, Wisin & Yandel & Hector - Mayor Que Yo
- Aventura Featuring Don Omar - Ella Y Yo
- Angel & Khriz - Ven Bailalo
Sport Games on January 12, 2006
Le Championnat
Football (France)- Toulouse - Paris SG : 1 - 0
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Pitbull
Directed by: Ronan O'Donoghue
Alborada
The Book of Daniel
Directed by: Anna Zielinski
Choo Choo Soul
Deal or No Deal
How old am I?
If January 12th, 2006 is your birthday find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long it takes for your next birthday.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in January 2006?
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: The Secret Agony of Martin Luther King Jr. -- Jan. 9, 2006
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.10215
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.858
- Wired: Wired - January, 2006
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Forever Odd
By: Dean Koontz
Every so often a character so captures the hearts and imaginations of readers that he seems to take on a life of his own long after the final page is turned.
Freakonomics
By: Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner
Which is more dangerous, a gun or a swimming pool? What do schoolteachers and sumo wrestlers have in common? How much do parents really matter? These may not sound like typical questions for an economist to ask.
Marley & Me
By: John Grogan
The heartwarming and unforgettable story of a family and the wondrously neurotic dog who taught them what really matters in life.Now with photos and new material
The Broker
By: John Grisham
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIn his final hours in office, the outgoing President grants a controversial last-minute pardon to Joel Backman, a notorious Washington power broker who has spent the last six years hidden away in a federal prison.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
By: C.S. Lewis
A beautiful paperback edition of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, book two in the classic fantasy series The Chronicles of Narnia. This edition features cover art by three-time Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator David Wiesner and interior black-and-white illustrations by …
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Chameleon: To Dye For! Chamelon Kameleon
Buzz!: The Sports Quiz
Back to Stone
Climate Challenge
Barrow Hill
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $60.50
- Apple AAPL: opens at $84.97
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.25
- General Electric GE: opens at $35.45
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $83.82
Exchange Rates
- 1 USD = 114.36 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.1624 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.2854 CHF
- 1 EUR = 137.62 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6836 GBP
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on January 12, 2006?
On January 12, 2006 the day of the week was Thursday.
What zodiac sign is January 12, 2006?
On January 12, 2006 the zodiac sign was Capricorn.
Who was the US President on January 12, 2006?
On January 12, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 12, 2006?
On January 12, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on January 12, 2006?
On January 12, 2006 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.
What was the number one song in January 12, 2006?
The number one song in the week of January 12, 2006 was Laffy Taffy by D4L in US and That's My Goal by Shayne Ward in UK.
What were the top hits on January 12, 2006?
The top hits on January 12, 2006 were Laffy Taffy by D4L, Run It! by Chris Brown, Photograph by Nickelback in US and That's My Goal by Shayne Ward, JCB Song by Nizlopi, Hung Up by Madonna in UK.
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